Ergon watches and prepares for Gulf cyclone

Ergon Energy is keeping a watching brief on a developing low
pressure system in the Gulf of Carpentaria and has completed preparations in
case of electricity network impacts.

With a Bureau of Meteorology Cyclone Warning current for
coastal and island communities in the Gulf and part of Cape York and the
possibility of gales developing over the next 24 hours, Ergon has advised that
people should now be well prepared.

“We currently have more than 20 field staff on standby in
Far North Queensland and have completed other preparations in case they are
needed,” Customer Delivery Manager Charlie Casa said.

Mr Casa said Ergon had 17 high capacity generators ready to
deploy if necessary and had air transport ready to deploy crews into
communities where road access may be cut off.

“We are ready, and you should be too,” was the message from
Mr Casa.

“As always in these situations, always safe is the first
priority – keep away from fallen powerlines and flood waters if weather impacts
occur,” he said, “warn others and let Ergon know quickly”.

“If you haven’t already, clean up around your property to
reduce the chance of anything being picked up by wind and blown into
powerlines.”

Advice on cyclone and
storm preparation can be found at www.ergon.com.au